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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.69, 7,592.24 and 2,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.69, 7,592.24 and 2,101.32 is: 3,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.69 : 7,592.24 = 2,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.69/7,592.24 = 2,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.69x = 7,592.24 × 2,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.69x = 15,953,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953,731.01/5,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.61

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